World Cup experts: Can the Kiwis go all the way?
NZME writers pick the hot issues and major talking points for the tournament.
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Gregor Paul: Women showing the men how it's done at the Rugby World Cup
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Need for speed: Black Ferns coach wary of slow down tactics from rivals
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